KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 vs. Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Overview - KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

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Technical Specifications KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015 compared to Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	92 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	75.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Dual ignition	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 Adventure R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin 2017

Still sensational. It scores with the familiar Honda virtues, but never gets stale. A motorbike that goes with you through thick and thin and doesn't tire even on extra-long tours. Very robust off-road, also copes with really tough passages without any problems. Still the benchmark for touring enduros in 2017.

Comfortable but not boring

Pleasant and perfectly dimensioned engine

Seat height a tad lower than on the KTM- from 175cm height it could work

Suspension elements do everything off-road, but are too comfortably tuned at high speeds

traction control is annoying off-road - always has to be readjusted after every short break.